Ripley WS5-M Operating Instructions

Warning

! This tool is not protected against electrical shock! Always use OSHA/ANSI or other industry approved eye protection
when using tools. This tool is not to be used for purposes other than intended. Please read and understand instructions before using
this tool.
Note: This tool is a manually operated cutting device for polyethylene, (XLPE)cross link polyethylene, and (EPR)
ethylene propylene rubber insulation on 600 volt to 35KV cables 6.6mm to 32.13mm in diameter and insulation
thickness of < 10.1 mm.
For best results, the end of the cable to be stripped should be cut straight and square using a
hack-saw or curved jaw cable cutters.
Fig. 1
Step 1. (Fig 1) Check the bushing by sliding it over
polyethylene insulation (Fig 1A) or semi-con over EPR
.
insulation (Fig. 1B). The bushing should fit snugly and
still rotate easily on the cable. We recommend the use of
lubricant be used on the semi-con over EPR cable.
Fig 3
Step 3. (Fig. 3) To adjust the stop bar for desired length of
conductor exposure, loosen set screw located on the
underside of the graduated stop bar on the tool body. Adjust
the stop bar to the desired length of insulation to be stripped
and tighten the set screw.
WS5-M
ADJUSTABLE END STRIPPER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Fig. 1A
Fig. 1B
GRADUATED
STOP BAR
SLOT
RIB
Step 2 (Fig. 2) To insert the bushing into the WS5-M, line up rib
on the bushing with the slot on the WS5-M housing. Raise the
cutting blade by depressing outer end and insert the bushing until it
locks into place.
CABLE
Step 4. (Fig. 4) To strip the insulation, insert the cable into the
WS5 until it comes in contact with cutting edge of the blade.
Always check the blade position with respect to the conductor,
before stripping the insulation.
Fig. 2
BLADE
CUTTING
EDGE
Fig. 4
PRESS
CUTTING
BLADE